Current Affairs 24 June 2025

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NATIONAL AFFAIRS

Highlights of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Bihar, Odisha & AP from 20 – 21 June 2025Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi, visited Bihar, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh (AP) from June 20-21, 2025, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over Rs. 24,400 crores. 

• His visit focused on enhancing infrastructure, housing, energy, connectivity, sanitation, and sustainable mobility.

Highlights of the visit:
i.On 20 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated and launched 28 development projects worth Rs. 5,200 crores in Siwan, Bihar.

• Inaugurated the new Vaishali–Deoria railway line project worth over Rs. 400 crores and virtually flagged off the Patliputra–Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express, India’s 71st semi-high-speed train, covering 384 kilometers (km) in approximately 7 hours.
• Flagged off the first export locomotive from the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Saran, Bihar, for shipment to the Republic of Guinea (West Africa)

ii.On 20 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi visited Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to commemorate one year of the Odisha State Government, where he launched 105 projects worth Rs. 18,600 crores.

• During the event he released the ‘Odisha Vision Document’ was released, flagged off the first passenger train to the Boudh district and launched 100 electric buses.

iii.On 21 June 2025, PM Narendra Modi led the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) celebrations in Visakhapatnam, AP.
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Overview of President of India Droupadi Murmu’s Visit to Uttarakhand from June 19 to June 21, 2025The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, was on a 3-day visit to Uttarakhand from June 19 to June 21, 2025. During her visit, she inaugurated various development and public engagement initiatives at Rashtrapati Niketan (formerly known as the Presidential Retreat) and Rashtrapati Tapovan in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

• Rashtrapati Tapovan and Rashtrapati Niketan will be open to the general public from June 24, 2025, and July 01, 2025, respectively.

i.President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated a 200-seat amphitheater and laid the foundation stones for staff quarters, stables, and barracks at Rashtrapati Niketan.
ii.She also released a postal stamp to mark 125 years of Raj Bhavan, Nainital and unveiled a coffee table book in Dehradun.
iii.She concluded her visit to Uttarakhand by participating in mass yoga celebrations held at State Police Line Maidan in Dehradun, on the occasion of 11th International Yoga Day (IYD), i.e., on June 21, 2025.
About Uttarakhand:
Chief Minister (CM) – Pushkar Singh Dhami
Governor – Gurmit Singh
Capital – Dehradun
National Park (NP) – Jim Corbett NP
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MNRE Launches Rs.2.3 crore Startup Challenge to Boost Rooftop Solar and Renewable InnovationsIn June 2025, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has launched the Rs.2.3 crore ‘Innovative Projects Start-up Challenge on Rooftop Solar (RTS) and Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Technologies’, during the National Conference on Skill Development for the Renewable Energy Workforce at Atal Akshay Urja Bhawan in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The challenge is implemented under the guidance of MNRE with support from Gurugram (Haryana) based National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), and in coordination with StartUp India platform under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry(MoC&I).

About Startup Innovation Challenge:
i.The start-up challenge aims to identify and support breakthrough solutions for India’s rooftop solar and distributed energy ecosystem.
ii.The challenge welcomes a wide range of startups in green technology, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain, construction, energy hardware, fintech, and waste management.
iii.Participants are required to submit their applications through the Startup India portal on or before 20 August 2025.
Focus Areas:
To boost the Renewable Energy (RE) adoption, the startup challenge focuses on four key themes
i.Affordability: Making rooftop solar affordable for low- and middle-income households using innovative financing, modular systems, and circular economy strategies
ii.Resilience: Enhancing climate resilience, grid stability, and cyber security in solar infrastructure, especially for vulnerable and remote areas
iii.Inclusivity: Expanding access to underserved communities through community solar, virtual net metering, and inclusive financing models
iv.Environmental Sustainability: Promoting eco-friendly technologies such as solar panel recycling, land-neutral solar deployment, and hybrid clean energy models
Incentives:
i.The selected innovators will compete for a total prize pool of Rs.2.3 crores, including Rs.1 crore for 1st Prize, 50 lakh for 2nd Prize, 30 lakh for 3rd Prize, and 10 Consolation prizes of Rs. 5 lakhs each.
ii.Winners of the challenge also gain incubation support, pilot implementation opportunities, and mentorship from domain experts and investors, facilitated by MNRE and NISE.
About Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE):
Union Minister – Prahlad Venkatesh Joshi (Constituency – Dharwad, Karnataka)
Minister of State (MoS) – Shripad Yesso Naik (Constituency – North Goa, Goa)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Laid Foundation Stones for NFSU & CFSL Campus in Raipur, ChhattisgarhIn June 2025, Union Minister Amit Shah, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) laid the foundation stones for National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) and Central Forensic Science University (CFSL) campus in Atal Nagar- Nava Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

• He also virtually inaugurated the temporary campus of NFSU Raipur in Sejbahar(Chhattisgarh) and the Chhattisgarh i-Hub (innovation hub).
• The establishment of both these facilities in New Raipur will bolster the criminal justice system of not only the state but across the entire central India.

Key Points:
i.The NFSU campus will be developed at a cost of Rs 145 crore and the CFSL will be constructed at a cost of Rs 123 crore, with a total investment of 268 crore.
ii.While addressing the event, Union Home Minister highlighted about ‘i-Hub’ initiative  which was inaugurated in Chhattisgarh which will act as a bridge for the youth by providing support in startups i.e. from technology and marketing to contracts, as well as helping them access financial assistance.
About Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA):
Union Minister- Amit Shah (Constituency- Gandhinagar, Gujarat)
Minister of State (MoS)- Nityanand Rai (Constituency- Ujiarpur, Bihar); Bandi Sanjay Kumar (Constituency- Karimnagar, Telangana)
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Bihar Pioneers India’s First Mobile-Based E-Voting System for Urban ElectionsIn June 2025, Patna (Bihar) based Bihar State Election Commission (SEC) introduced a mobile-based electronic voting (e-voting) system for its municipal and urban local body elections scheduled on 28th June.

• This marks Bihar as the first Indian state to adopt this innovation aimed at enhancing voter accessibility and increasing turnout through remote voting via Android smart phones. Which allows eligible voters to cast their votes electronically without physically visiting polling booths.

Key Features:
i.Bihar’s e-voting will be conducted using two Android-based mobile applications: “e-Voting SECBHR,” developed by Pune (Maharashtra) based Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), and another by the Bihar SEC.

• Both apps incorporate advanced security features, including blockchain technology, liveness detection, facial recognition (face match, live scan, and comparison), ensuring secure and tamper-proof voting.

ii.The system primarily benefits voters facing challenges in reaching polling stations, such as Migrant labourers & voters, Persons with disabilities (Divyang voters), Pregnant women, Senior citizens and Seriously ill individuals.
iii.10,000 voters have already registered for e-voting, and approximately 50,000 voters are expected to participate in the upcoming polls via this method.
iv.The Bihar e-voting platform features a robust audit trail similar to the Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) used with Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
v.Additional digital innovations include the Face Recognition System (FRS) for voter authentication, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for vote counting and result declaration, and digital locks for EVM strong rooms, enhancing overall election security and transparency.
Note: Globally, Estonia(Europe) remains the only country with an operational nationwide mobile-based e-voting system, implemented since 2005.

DoP Observed International Day of Yoga 2025On 21st June 2025, the Department of Posts (DoP), under the Ministry of Communications (MoC), observed the 11th International Day of Yoga at Meghdoot Bhawan, Office of the Chief Postmaster General (CPMG), Delhi Circle (Delhi), aligning with the national wellness movement and the global theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”

• The celebration aimed to integrate yoga into the daily lives of postal staff, enhancing health, focus, and resilience in the workplace.
• The event witnessed active participation from senior officers, staff, and postal employees of the Delhi Circle, who performed the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) comprising yoga postures, breathing exercises, and meditation to promote overall well-being.

Philatelic Release on International Day of Yoga 2025:
i.To commemorate the occasion, the DoP released 7 Picture Postcards based on the theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’.
ii.Additionally, keychains featuring designs from the Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation) stamp series were unveiled.
iii.These philatelic items highlight India’s intangible cultural heritage and reflect the commitment of India Post to promote national values and traditional practices through philately.
iv.The event formed part of a nationwide observance across all postal circles and divisions, promoting yoga as a sustainable lifestyle for physical and mental well-being, while highlighting its role in fostering unity, wellness, and cultural harmony among employees.

Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary Launched ICETAB Device for Export Examination at CBIC Conclave in Delhi
On 20th June 2025, Union Minister of State (MoS) Pankaj Chaudhary, Ministry of Finance (MoF) launched the ICETAB device for export examination on the first day of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Conclave, held under the chairmanship of Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoF in New Delhi, Delhi.

• The high-level conclave aimed to review progress, introduce key reforms, and plan the way forward to improve taxpayer services, trade facilitation, and regulatory efficiency under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Customs systems.

Key Features of ICETAB device:
i.Real-Time Tracking: The ICETAB device has been developed to digitise and streamline the export cargo examination process by Customs officers, enabling live monitoring to enhance transparency for exporters and regulatory authorities.
ii.Paperless Processing: Replaces manual paperwork with electronic documentation, reducing transaction costs and processing delays.
iii.Logistics Performance Boost: The device aims to enhance operational efficiency, and minimise export clearance turnaround time to improve India’s ranking in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI).

Union Environment Minister Launched Gharial Conservation Programme in Katarniaghat, UP
In June 2025, Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched the Gharial conservation programme by releasing 7 one-year old gharials into the Gerua River in Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS), Uttar Pradesh (UP).

• The initiative aims to revive the critically endangered gharial (Gavialis gangeticus) population in the Gerua River, a tributary of the Ghagra River.

i.The launch of this programme marked a significant step in the conservation of the critically Endangered (EN) reptile species.
ii.He also inspected the Gharial breeding centre situated in Trans Gerua and reviewed the conservation work.
iii.The programme strengthens conservation efforts initiated in 1975 under the Crocodile Conservation Project, addressing threats like habitat loss and pollution. Katarniaghat, part of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, supports 36 gharial nests as of 2022, up from 19 in 2019.

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

51st G7 Summit Held from June 15-17, 2025 in Alberta, Canada The 51st Group of Seven (G7) Summit was held from June 15th to 17th 2025 in Kananaskis, situated in the province of Alberta, Canada. The summit was hosted under Canada’s G7 Presidency, led by Prime Minister(PM) Mark Carney.

• The summit marked 50 years of partnership and cooperation among G7 member nations since the inaugural G7 meeting in 1975 (Rambouillet, France).

Note: The 52nd G7 Summit is set to take place in June 2026 in Évian-les-Bains city located in Haute-Savoie, France.
Highlights of 51st G7 Summit :
i.The participating leaders included:Mark Carney, PM of Canada (Host); Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany; Giorgia Meloni, PM of Italy; Shigeru Ishiba, PM of Japan; Keir Starmer, PM of the UK; Donald Trump, President of the USA ; António Costa, President of the European Council; and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
ii.Canada invited leaders from Australia, Brazil, India, Mexico, South Africa (SA), South Korea, and Ukraine to take part in the Outreach Sessions of the summit.

• Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi visited Canada from June 16 to 17, 2025, to participate in the 51st G7 Summit at the invitation of  PM of Canada Mark Carney. This marked PM Modi’s sixth consecutive appearance at the G7 Summit.

iii.Under the Presidency of Canada, the 51st G7 Summit reinforced international cooperation by releasing a series of joint statements focused on pressing global issues. These included enhancing the security of critical minerals supply chains, promoting the responsible use and sharing of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advancing collaboration in quantum technology.
iv.During the closing of the 51st G7 Summit, PM of Canada Mark Carney announced over USD 2 bn in new military aid for Ukraine this year, along with a USD 2.3 bn loan under the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration (ERA) Loans mechanism.
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55th International Paris Air Show held from June 16 to 22, 2025 in FranceThe 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show, world’s oldest and largest aerospace exhibition, took place from June 16 to 22, 2025 at the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Le Bourget, located at Paris-Le Bourget Airport in Le Bourget, France.

• The biennial event serves as a global platform for showcasing groundbreaking advancements in aerospace, defence, and space technologies.

About International Paris Air Show 2025:
i.The event was organized by Le Bourget (France) based Salon International De L’Aeronautique ET DE L’ESPACE (SIAE), a subsidiary of the Paris (France) based French Aerospace Industries Association (GIFAS).
ii.With over 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries, 300 start-ups, and 150 aircraft on display, the Paris Air Show is a pivotal event for professionals and organizations, shaping the future of aerospace.
iii.The event was divided as Professional Days (June 16-19,2025) for only trade purposes and Public Days (June 20-22), open for all kinds of visitors.
Key Highlights:
India and France Launched Rafale Marine Programme, solidifying strategic partnership:
On June 19, 2025, an Indian delegation led by Dinesh Kumar, Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager (Maritime Systems), Ministry of Defence (MoD), met with French defence Officials, marking the launch of the Rafale Marine Programme, on the sidelines of the event.

• The French delegation was headed by Lieutenant (Lt) General (Gen) Gael Diaz De Tusta, Director General of Armament.

Key Points:
i.The 63,887 crore (USD 7.4 billion) programme, will equip the Indian Navy (IN) with 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets, to enhance India’s naval strike capabilities, through the acquisition of the Rafale M, which will complement the existing fleet of Rafale aircraft with the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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OECD Report: Droughts Expected to be 35% more Costly by 2035In June 2025, Paris (France) based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released its latest report titled ‘Global Drought Outlook: Trends, Impacts and Policies to Adapt to a Drier World’. This report warned that without effective adaptation measures, the economic costs of droughts are expected to increase by at least 35% worldwide by 2035, compared to current levels.

• The report highlighted that the global land area affected by drought has doubled between 1900 and 2020. Since 1980, 37% of the world’s land has experienced a significant decline in soil moisture.

Key Findings:
i.The report provides a global assessment of droughts risks, impacts and policy responses considering the climate change.
ii.The report highlighted that in recent decades 40% of world’s land area has faced an increase in both frequency and intensity of droughts, which is mainly driven by change of global climate patterns like: rising temperatures intensify evaporation, reduce soil moisture and compromise the natural replenishment of aquifers.
iii.The report highlighted that severe droughts can decrease fluvial trade volumes by up to 40% and reduce hydroelectricity production by over 25%, affecting supply chains and energy availability.
About the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD):
Secretary General- Mathias Hubert Paul Cormann
Headquarters- Paris, France
Established- 1961
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BANKING & FINANCE

SEBI eases compliance norms for FPIs investing in Government SecuritiesOn 18th June 2025,The 210th meeting of the SEBI Board was held in Mumbai, Maharashtra has approved compliance relaxations for foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investing exclusively in Indian government securities (G-secs) to simplify onboarding.

• This decision is expected to reduce paperwork and improve ease of doing business for the investors.
• Also, SEBI clears co-investment framework for Category I and II AIFs (Alternate Investment Funds).

Key Highlights:
i.Currently, foreign investors invest in Indian debt through three routes — General, Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) and the Fully Accessible Route (FAR).

• General Route: Foreign investors can invest in Indian debt within Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-prescribed limits and conditions.
• VRR: Allows long-term investments with relaxed norms in exchange for a minimum 3-year retention commitment.
• FAR: Permits unrestricted investment by foreign investors in specified government securities.

About Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Chairperson – Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Headquarters – Mumbai, Maharashtra
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RBI Revises PSL Norms for SFBs, Effective from 1 April 2025In June 2025, the Reserve Bank of India(RBI) revised the regulatory lending norms for Small Finance Banks (SFBs), reducing the mandated allocation to priority sectors by 15%. The revised guidelines are set to come into effect from 1 April 2025.

• From the Financial Year 2025-26(FY26), Priority Sector Lending (PSL) loans target for SFBs has been lowered to 60% of their loans from 75% earlier.

i.The revised guidelines are intended to provide SFBs with greater operational flexibility and form part of the RBI’s ongoing efforts to simplify regulatory frameworks. These changes have been issued under Section 22(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
ii.The SFB are required to allocate 40% of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent of Off-Balance Sheet Exposures (CEOBE) to specific sub-sectors defined under PSL guidelines and the remaining 35% to any PSL sub-sector where they have a competitive advantage.
iii.From FY26, this additional component (35%) of PSL allocation will be reduced to 20%, thereby making the overall PSL target as 60 % of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher.
About Reserve Bank of India(RBI):
Governor – Sanjay Malhotra
Headquarters – Mumbai (Maharashtra)
Established – 1935
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RBI Imposes Rs 29.6 Lakh Penalty on Fino Payments Bank for Regulatory Non-Compliance
In June 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 29.6 lakh on Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) based Fino Payments Bank Limited under Section 47A(1)(c) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, for non-compliance with specific provisions of the Licensing of Payments Banks guidelines.
i.The penalty was based on regulatory lapses identified during the Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE) 2024, which assessed the bank’s financial position as of 31st March 2024.
ii.The RBI found that Fino Payments Bank breached regulatory norms by exceeding the permissible end-of-day (EOD) balance limit of Rs 2 lakh in certain customer accounts on multiple occasions, violating the ceiling mandated for payments banks to ensure limited-risk operations.

ECONOMY & BUSINESS

Indian Coffee Exports Grow 25 Percent in FY25-26: Coffee Board
In June 2025, Bengaluru (Karnataka) based Coffee Board of India, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), reported a 25% growth in coffee exports for the Financial Year 2025-26(FY-25) so far.

• This follows a robust 40.2% increase in exports during FY24, reaching USD 1803 million (Rs 15,292 crore) compared to USD 1286 million (Rs 10,645 crore) in FY 23.

Key Points:
i.The data highlighted that India’s coffee exports for FY26 has so far, witnessed the growth rate of over 25%.
ii.As per the GoI’s data, Europe continues to be the top destination for the country’s coffee exports.

• Some of the key countries which import coffee from India are: Italy, Germany, Belgium, Middle East countries, South Korea and Japan.

iii.Key initiatives taken by the Coffee Board of India to drive the coffee exports are: online digital signature of Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC), export permit, certificate of origin, among others.
Points to Note:
i.India is the world’s 7th largest coffee producing country with a 3.5% share, ranks 5th in exports with a global share of 5%.
ii.Indian produces about 3.6 lakh tonnes of coffee annually and some of country’s major coffee producing states are: Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu (TN).

• Approximately 2 million people are employed in the coffee sector in India directly and indirectly.

APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS

K. Paul Thomas Elected as Chairperson of Sa-Dhan
In June 2025, Kadambelil K. Paul Thomas, Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Thrissur (Kerala) based ESAF Small Finance Bank, was elected as the Chairperson of Sa-Dhan, during its 27th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

• Other newly elected governing body members are G. Kiran Kumar, Swamaan Financial Services; Rahul Gupta, Avanti Finance; Jagadish Ramadugu, Pragati Finserv; and Pravin Thigale, Fingel Management Services.

About K. Paul Thomas:
i.With over 30 years of experience, he is renowned for pioneering community-centric banking models that advance financial inclusion in India.
ii.He began his journey by establishing the Evangelical Social Action Forum (ESAF) in 1992, which later evolved into ESAF Microfinance and subsequently ESAF Small Finance Bank(ESAF SFB) in 2017.
iii.Under his leadership, ESAF transformed into a pan-India financial institution, becoming the first Indian member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) and earning recognition as a two-time finalist for the European Microfinance Award.
Note: Sa-Dhan, established in 1999 and headquartered in New Delhi(Delhi), is a Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) recognised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

BSNL Launches Indigenous Quantum 5G FWA Service in Hyderabad
In June 2025, New Delhi(Delhi) based Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of Communications (MoC), launched India’s first fully indigenous Quantum Fifth-Generation(5G) Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service at its Ameerpet Exchange in Hyderabad, Telangana.

• The service was inaugurated at BSNL’s Ameerpet Exchange by A. Robert J. Ravi, Chairman & Managing Director(CMD), BSNL/MTNL.
• The service was launched as part of BSNL’s efforts under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative to deliver high-speed broadband connectivity using an Indian technology stack.

i.This service uses BSNL’s Direct-to-Device (D2D) platform, enabling auto-authentication of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) without physical Subscriber Identity Module(SIM) cards and also Core, Radio Access Network (RAN), and CPE designed and integrated domestically.
ii.Which delivers 980 Megabits per second (Mbps) download and 140 Mbps upload speeds with sub-10 millisecond (ms) latency, supporting Ultra-High Definition (UHD) streaming, cloud gaming, and remote work.
iii.The plug-and-play installation requires no trenching or fibre-laying and currently covers around 85% of households in Hyderabad using the existing BSNL tower network.
iv.The service will be expanded to Bengaluru (Karnataka), Pune (Maharashtra), Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh, MP), Union Territory(UT) of Chandigarh , and UT of Puducherry by September 2025.

SPORTS

India Tops Medal Tally at Archery Asia Cup 2025 Stage 2 in Singapore with 9 MedalsThe Archery Asia Cup 2025 Stage 2, organized by World Archery Asia (WAA), was held from 15 to 20 June 2025 at Bukit Gombak Stadium, Singapore. An all-Under-21 Indian contingent delivered an impressive performance, securing a total of nine medals (2 gold, 6 silver, and 1 bronze), which placed India at the top of the medal tally.

• India outperformed Indonesia (5 medals) and Kazakhstan (3 medals) to lead the standings. The event witnessed participation from over 200 archers representing 21 countries.

i.Kushal Dalal won gold in the Men’s Individual Compound event, defeating Australia’s Joshua Mahon 149–143. This marked his second consecutive Asia Cup gold of 2025 after his win in Bangkok.
ii.Tejal Rajendra Salve clinched gold in the Women’s Individual Compound after defeating compatriot Shanmukhi Naga Sai Budde in an all-Indian final, with a close score of 146–144.
iii.India’s Compound Women’s Team (Tejal Salve, Shanmukhi Budde, Tanishka Nilkumar Thokal) set a new U-21 World Record with 2,101 points in the qualification round. They shattered their own previous record (2,076 points set in 2023).
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IMPORTANT DAYS

United Nations Public Service Day 2025 – June 23The United Nations (UN’s) Public Service Day is annually observed across the globe on June 23 to celebrate the fundamental value and virtue of public service to communities worldwide.

• The day also highlights how public servants contribute to societal development, honouring their dedication and inspiring youth to pursue careers in public administration.

Background:
i.On December 20, 2002, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/57/277. This resolution formally proclaimed June 23 as UN Public Service Day.
ii.The first UN Public Service Day observance occurred on June 23, 2003.
2025 Events:
The 2025 UN Public Service Forum and Awards Ceremony is scheduled to take place from June 23 to 25, 2025, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

• The theme is “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future”.

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International Widows Day 2025- June 23Every year on 23 June, the United Nations (UN) observes International Widows Day to amplify the voices of widows and advocate for their rights. This day highlights the systemic discrimination, economic hardships, and human rights violations faced by widows globally, particularly in developing nations.

• The observance aims to drive actionable solutions to uplift widows through legal, social, and economic reforms.

Background:
i.International Widows’ Day was initiated in 2005 by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Loomba Foundation, a charitable organisation dedicated to advocating for the rights and welfare of widows globally. The foundation has focused on addressing the challenges faced by widows since its establishment in 1997.
ii.Recognising the urgent need to highlight the discrimination and hardships endured by widows, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted resolution A/RES/65/189 on 21st December 2010, officially designating 23rd June of every year as International Widows’ Day.
iii.The first UN-recognised observance of the day took place on 23rd June 2011, marked by a conference held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, United States of America (USA).
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International Olympic Day 2025 – June 23International Olympic Day is annually observed across the globe on 23 June to promote participation in sports and celebrate the ideals of excellence, friendship, and respect through physical activities, cultural events, and educational initiatives.

• The day commemorates the establishment of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 23rd June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris, where French historian Baron Pierre de Coubertin initiated the revival of the ancient Olympic Games, which led to the first modern Olympics in Athens, Greece in 1896.
• The theme for International Olympic Day 2025 is “Let’s Move?”, encouraging individuals to become active through walking, playing, running, or dancing.

Background:
i.The idea of International Olympic Day was first proposed in 1947 by Dr. Josef Gruss, an IOC member from Czechoslovakia, during the 41st IOC Session in Stockholm (Sweden) to promote the Olympic spirit.
ii.It was officially adopted during the 42nd IOC Session held in January 1948 at St. Moritz (Switzerland).
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